Crime

One killed, over 10 injured in riot

It was a hard truth that needed to be told, because it changed the atmosphere, but not for good as one person was reportedly killed and over10 critically injured. Without any warning or provocation, over hundred boys armed with cutlasses,…

Customs intercept containers carrying arms worth N13.9bn

The Nigeria Customs Service said its operatives intercepted nine containers carrying offensive items including arms, ammunition, Illicit drugs and second-hand clothes worth N13.9 billion. The Comptroller-General, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi disclosed this on Monday while addressing journalists in Onne Port, Rivers…

18 dead in suicide bomber attacks in Borno

Eighteen people were killed on Saturday when four suicide bombers set off improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Gwoza, Borno State, the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has said. The attack, one of the deadliest reported in the state in recent…

NDLEA intercepts N7.3bn codeine consignment in Lagos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), on Sunday said it intercepted 6,125 cartons of codeine syrup worth N7.3 billion in Rivers. This is contained in a statement signed by NDLEA’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday…